Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Avionics Solar Technician

Product AssemblyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$30 - $45 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 2 years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment is required.
Ability to read and follow work instructions is required.
Ability to set up and use a torque wrench and other hand tools is required.
Experience performing crimping, wire stripping, and continuity testing is required.
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments under tight deadlines is required.

Responsibilities

Perform manual soldering of solar cell strings, including tab ribbon soldering, cell-to-cell interconnects, and bypass diode attachment.
Execute gull-wing and other precision solder joint formations on solar array circuit interconnects according to IPC workmanship standards.
Handle ultra-thin solar cells, glass cover sheets, and silicon substrates carefully to prevent micro-cracking or contamination.
Inspect solder joints visually and with optical aids, and identify and disposition non-conforming joints.
Rework and repair solder connections according to approved rework procedures.
Maintain cleanroom protocols, electrostatic discharge controls, and foreign object debris prevention throughout soldering operations.
Document assembly activities, rework operations, and non-conformances in production records.
Use production software and digital work instruction systems accurately.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of assembly and integration processes by recommending and implementing efficiency enhancements and quality improvements.

You will play a critical role in the hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of solar array hardware. This role will focus on, mechanical assembly, and production testing.

Perform manual soldering of solar cell strings including tab ribbon soldering, cell-to-cell interconnects, and bypass diode attachment.
Execute gull-wing and other precision solder joint formations on solar array circuit interconnects per IPC workmanship standards.
Handle ultra-thin solar cells, glass cover sheets, and silicon substrates with care to prevent micro-cracking or contamination.
Inspect solder joints visually and with optical aids; identify and disposition non-conforming joints.
Perform rework and repair of solder connections per approved rework procedures.
Maintain cleanroom protocols, ESD controls, and FOD prevention throughout all soldering operations.
Document assembly activities, rework operations, and non-conformances in production records.
Use production software and digital work instruction systems accurately.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of assembly and integration processes, recommending and implementing efficiency enhancements and quality

High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment
Ability to read and follow work instructions
Demonstrate high level of ownership and problem-solving abilities
Able to set up and use a torque wrench and other hand tools
Experience performing crimping, wire striping, continuity testing
Ability to adapt to changing work assignments under tight deadlines

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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